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Brex CBO Art Levy: The Partnerships Playbook, How Brex Went Founder Mode, and Why You Always…
- Brex is a modern finance platform empowering companies to spend smarter and faster.
- Brex was founded in 2017 by two Brazilian entrepreneurs Pedro and Henrique.
- The company has seen rapid growth, valued at over $12 billion in 2022.
- Art Levy, the CBO of Brex, discusses the 'Founder Mode' shift and importance of partnerships.
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David Emerson Frost’s Third Act: Leading by Example in Health and Life
- David Emerson Frost, a retired Navy Captain, turned personal trainer and entrepreneur, has dedicated his career to leadership, health, and purpose.
- Frost, the owner of Well Past Forty LLC, serves as a life coach and personal trainer, aiming to empower individuals to live longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives.
- With a background in military service and academic achievements, Frost has transitioned to various roles in the U.S. Navy, industry, and now as a business owner and educator.
- Frost's new mission in 'act three' of his life focuses on reducing heart disease through personal training and promoting healthy lifestyles to contribute to longevity.
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Gino Tesei: Harnessing AI to Transform Healthcare from the Inside Out
- Gino Tesei, a principal data scientist at Elevance Health, is leveraging AI to revolutionize healthcare by generating synthetic data for diverse communities.
- Tesei has led generative AI efforts at Elevance Health since 2020, focusing on organizational improvements, peer-reviewed research in precision medicine, and developing AI tools.
- With a strong academic background and continuous learning mindset, Tesei aims to empower patients by creating an intelligent platform that matches them with specialists based on their medical history and real-time health data.
- Tesei's commitment to advancing AI in healthcare demonstrates his dedication to enhancing patient care and shaping the future of the industry.
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James P. Leonard, JD, Celebrates Over 40 Years in Legal Industry
- James P. Leonard, JD, has been in the legal industry for over 40 years, specializing in plaintiffs’ personal injury work.
- Since 2020, Leonard has been leading the Law Office of James P. Leonard LCC, focusing on litigation matters and appellate work.
- Leonard transitioned from defense to the plaintiff’s side early in his career and has represented injured individuals in Missouri and Illinois.
- Besides his legal work, Leonard is involved in civic organizations, such as the Saint Louis Zoo and St. Anselm Conference of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul.
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Startup Leadership for Non-Technical Founders: Vision, Clarity and Grit
- Successful founders are characterized by their leadership abilities, vision, clarity, and grit rather than coding skills.
- Non-technical founders excel at focusing on the bigger picture, understanding user needs, and providing clear direction to technical teams.
- Startups benefit from diverse founding teams that combine business and technical expertise, emphasizing communication over code as a key asset.
- Grit, resilience, and effective communication are essential traits for non-technical founders to succeed by aligning teams and staying focused on solving problems.
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This AI Tool Made Me $10,000 in 7 Days – No Experience Needed
- A free AI tool generated $10,000 in just 7 days with no coding or prior experience required in 2025.
- The AI tool, KoalaWriter or Perplexity AI, is highlighted as a money-making machine if used correctly.
- The strategy involved selecting a high-demand niche and creating service offers on platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, Twitter, or Instagram, such as crafting viral YouTube scripts or writing sales emails powered by AI.
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Jio Financial Services Not A Threat To Zerodha: Nithin Kamath
- Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath believes Jio Financial Services' entry into stockbroking does not pose a significant threat to Zerodha.
- Kamath views first-generation founders as the main competition in the broking space, not incumbents.
- Jio's joint venture with BlackRock obtained a broking license from SEBI, with Kamath referring to it as great news.
- Jio has been expanding its services in the fintech market, securing licenses for asset management, advisory, and broking, leveraging its large ecosystem for distribution.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw launches RailOne—Indian Railways all-in-one app to book tickets, check PNR, and order food
- RailOne is a new app introduced by Indian Railways to provide a one-stop solution for various passenger services such as ticketing, enquiry, PNR checking, food ordering on trains, and Rail Madad services.
- The app was launched by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on the 40th Foundation Day of the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), the technological wing of Indian Railways.
- Previously, passengers had to use multiple apps for different services, but RailOne integrates these services into a single platform, including reserved and unreserved ticket bookings, live train tracking, grievance redressal through Rail Madad, PNR enquiry, and e-catering.
- Available for Android and iPhone users, RailOne offers a single sign-on feature, allowing users to utilize their existing credentials from RailConnect or UTSonMobile applications for bookings.
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Lovable on track to raise $150M at $2B valuation
- Lovable, a rapidly growing AI startup based in Europe, is in the process of raising over $150 million at a valuation close to $2 billion.
- The company, founded in 2023, achieved $50 million in annual recurring revenue within six months of launching its web-app building product.
- Lovable creates web apps from text prompts, offering an affordable service starting at $25 a month, and recently introduced an AI agent for automating tasks like code editing, with fees based on usage.
- The new funding round, led by Accel with participation from Creandum and others, signals a shift from seed rounds to growth rounds for Lovable, aligning with the trend of AI startups adopting usage-based pricing models for AI services.
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Rapido Takes on Zomato and Swiggy with Low-Cost Food Delivery Pilot ‘Ownly’ in Bengaluru
- Bike-taxi platform Rapido is launching a food delivery service called Ownly in select Bengaluru neighborhoods as part of a pilot program.
- Ownly aims to disrupt the food delivery sector by offering restaurants lower commission fees compared to Zomato and Swiggy.
- Rapido is focusing on a partnership-first approach by signing MoUs with restaurant associations and sharing customer data with them.
- Rapido's Ownly currently plans not to impose platform fees, but discussions are ongoing about introducing caps in the future to build a sustainable ecosystem.
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FincFriends Raises ₹98.5 Cr in Debt to Strengthen Credit Access for Underserved Borrowers
- FincFriends, in collaboration with RupeeRedee, secures ₹98.5 crore in debt funding to expand operations and launch new credit products for underserved borrowers in India.
- The funding consists of ₹54.5 crore from NBFCs and ₹44 crore through non-convertible debentures, with contributions from various key players in the financial sector.
- CEO Artem Andreev states that the funding is a strategic step to enhance access to responsible credit, strengthen their fintech infrastructure, and create tailored credit solutions for underserved communities.
- Amid a slowdown in India's fintech lending sector, FincFriends' successful fundraising reflects investor confidence in focused and responsible lending models, especially those targeting credit-invisible and underserved borrowers.
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UPI Transactions See Slight Dip to 18.40 Billion in June; Year-on-Year Growth Remains Strong
- India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) saw 18.40 billion transactions in June 2025, slightly lower than May's peak of 18.68 billion, indicating a 32% year-on-year growth.
- Total transaction value for June was INR 24.04 lakh crore, down 4.4% from May, with average daily transactions reaching 613 million and daily transaction value at INR 80,131 crore.
- India retains a leading position in global digital payments, with over 35 crore UPI users and acceptance at select merchants in seven countries, underlining the ecosystem's global outreach.
- Efficiency reforms by NPCI aim to improve UPI transaction speed, while speculation around potential merchant discount rate (MDR) on transactions above INR 3,000 raises industry concerns.
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Lost Unicorns, Lost Futures: Why the United States Outpaces Europe in Global Innovation Race?
- Europe lags behind U.S. in unicorn creation due to startup ecosystem challenges.
- US fosters innovation mindset, risk-taking, and private enterprise, aiding unicorn growth.
- Europe's fragmented economy, shallow venture capital, and regulatory barriers hinder unicorn development.
- Structural barriers and productivity crisis in Europe pose challenges for achieving startup success.
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Indian govt allows Ola, Uber, and Rapido to charge 2x of base fare during peak hours
- The Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued new guidelines for ride-hailing platforms like Uber, Ola, and Rapido, legalizing surge pricing and dynamic pricing strategies.
- The guidelines permit platforms to charge up to twice the base fare during peak hours and offer up to 50% discounts during off-peak hours, bringing regulatory clarity to pricing practices.
- A significant provision authorizes state governments to allow the aggregation of private motorcycles for passenger transport, effectively legalizing bike taxis across the country.
- The guidelines also standardize revenue-sharing norms for drivers, impose penalties for cancellations, mandate safety measures like police-verification for drivers, and push for a shift to electric or alternative fuel vehicles within fleets.
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Robotics Startup Genesis AI Launches With $105 Million in Funding
- Robotics startup Genesis AI has emerged from stealth mode with $105 million in seed funding to create a general-purpose artificial intelligence model for robots.
- The company aims to automate repetitive tasks by training AI models with data about the physical world, using a proprietary simulation engine to generate synthetic data.
- Funding for Genesis AI was co-led by Eclipse and Khosla Ventures, with a focus on developing robotics foundation models that can generalize across tasks.
- Amazon also made strides in robotics with over 1 million robots in its warehouses, unveiling Vulcan, a robot with a sense of touch for product retrieval, and integrating robots into fulfillment operations.
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